Lexus RC 300 2019, Owner'S Manual

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230 4-5. Using the driving support systems
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Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a mes-
sage may be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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When the engine cannot be stopped by
the Stop & Start system
“Depress Brake Firmly to Activate”
• The brake pedal is not depressed
enough.

If the brake pedal is depressed further,
the system will operate.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used
when the ambient temperature is high or
low.

If the difference between the set tem-
perature and cabin temperature is small,
the system will be enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.

Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to
prioritize charging of the battery, but if the
engine is operated for a short while, engine
stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such
as when the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge, for a while after the bat-
tery terminals have been disconnected
and reconnected, for a while after the
battery has been replaced, etc.

After a refresh charge of approximately
5 to 60 minutes completes, the system can
be operated.
• The engine may have been started with
the hood opened.

Close the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait 30 seconds or more, and then
start the engine.
If the message is displayed continuously
(more than 60 minutes), the battery may
have deteriorated. Contact your Lexus
dealer for details.
“For Brake System”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high alti-
tude area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.

When the brake booster vacuum
reaches a predetermined level, the system
will be enabled.
“Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled”
• The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Non-Dedicated Battery”
• A non-dedicated battery for the Stop &
Start system may have been installed.

The Stop & Start system does not oper-
ate. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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When the engine automatically restarts
while stopped by the Stop & Start system
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system has been
turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“For Brake System”
• The brake pedal has been depressed fur-
ther or pumped.

The system will be enabled after the
engine runs and the brake booster vacuum
reaches a predetermined level.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.

The engine is restarted to prioritize bat-
tery charging. Operating the engine for a
short while allows the system to recover.
“Steering Wheel Turned”
• The steering wheel was operated.
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